Saturday, October 24, 2026

Question: True or False: You can legally own a camel, giraffe, or bison as a pet in Tennessee.

Answer: True. Tennessee law designates which animals can be legally kept as a pet and which only belong in the zoo or the wild. The long list of animals that are legal to own in the state, including giraffes, camels, kangaroos, and bison, might surprise you.